Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 36% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
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| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 9% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doha (Qatar) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 63 ﷼ ($17) | $13 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 25 ﷼ ($7) | $8 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 20 ﷼ ($5.59) | $5.28 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 8 ﷼ ($2.30) | $1.05 | 119% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 12 ﷼ ($3.29) | $3.36 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.72 ﷼ ($1.30) | $3.94 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 22 ﷼ ($6.00) | $4.90 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 6 ﷼ ($1.77) | $3.51 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 4.46 ﷼ ($1.22) | $1.77 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 19 ﷼ ($5.12) | $3.63 | 41% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 132 ﷼ ($36) | $14 | 155% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.63 ﷼ ($1.55) | $2.07 | 25% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 4.30 ﷼ ($1.18) | $1.64 | 28% |
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 40% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 10,081 ﷼ ($2,769) | $1,563 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,466 ﷼ ($2,051) | $1,117 | 84% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 533 ﷼ ($147) | $242 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 6,483 ﷼ ($1,781) | $1,154 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 4,005 ﷼ ($1,100) | $796 | 38% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 337 ﷼ ($93) | $136 | 32% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 276 ﷼ ($76) | $49 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,096 ﷼ ($301) | $302 | 0% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 329 ﷼ ($90) | $117 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 43 ﷼ ($12) | $14 | 15% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 37 ﷼ ($10) | $17 | 41% |
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 9% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 234 ﷼ ($64) | $40 | 59% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 195 ﷼ ($54) | $55 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 336 ﷼ ($92) | $88 | 5% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 443 ﷼ ($122) | $98 | 24% |
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 58% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 79,475 ﷼ ($21,829) | $23,752 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 1.28 ﷼ ($0.35) | $0.59 | 40% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 326 ﷼ ($90) | $37 | 142% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 33 ﷼ ($9) | $15 | 40% |
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 15% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 38 ﷼ ($11) | $8 | 26% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 81 ﷼ ($22) | $29 | 24% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 176 ﷼ ($48) | $118 | 59% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 23 ﷼ ($6) | $5.68 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 18 ﷼ ($5.03) | $3.45 | 46% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 20 ﷼ ($5.53) | $4.82 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 12 ﷼ ($3.40) | $3.68 | 8% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 11 ﷼ ($3.03) | $1.79 | 70% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 54 ﷼ ($15) | $18 | 18% |
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 81% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 207 ﷼ ($57) | $40 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 77 ﷼ ($21) | $26 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 321 ﷼ ($88) | $80 | 10% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 367 ﷼ ($101) | $69 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 74 ﷼ ($20) | $9 | 136% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 25 ﷼ ($7) | $4.78 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 49 ﷼ ($13) | $4.44 | 202% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,952 ﷼ ($536) | $428 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.76 ﷼ ($0.21) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 676 ﷼ ($186) | $34 | 452% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 16 ﷼ ($4.49) | $6 | 26% |
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For example, you would need at least $6,647 (24,201 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,900 in Tallahassee, Florida.